Rear door of Letterkenny business forced open


BURGLARS forced the rear door of a business premises in Letterkenny open during a burglary. The incident happened on Wednesday, October 29, on the Port Road, between 4am and 4.30am. The premises in question is situated on the same stretch of road as the ATU but on the other side of the road. Damage was […]


Gardaí issue fresh appeal for missing St Johnston woman


Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal for  a missing St Johnston woman.  Ciara O’Callaghan (37), has been reported missing from her home in St. Johnston,  since Friday, October 24. Ciara is described as being approximately 5 ft 4 inches in height, with mid shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Ciara was […]


Weather: Mainly cloudy today with outbreaks of rain 


TODAY will be mainly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times. There will be some mist and fog too. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mild and cloudy with mist and fog. Showery rain will move northwards over the region t times through the night, occasionally turning […]


‘Living angel’ Tina is Family Carer of the Year


An Inishowen woman has been named Donegal Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025.  Tina Smith from Moville won the award which recognises the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength of family carers who provide essential care to loved ones every day. Tina has cared for her mother, who lives with multiple myeloma, for the past […]


‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ – Cllr
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A MAJOR road infrastructure project in Donegal – the biggest to date – is expected to be submitted for planning approval in January 2026. Donegal County Councillors in attendance at Friday’s special plenary council meeting were given a detailed update on the progress of the long-awaited Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). They were told by council officials […]


Clergy road victim to be laid to rest today


THE late Rev Shiela Johnson of Derrybeg will be laid to rest today. Rev Johnson, who was in her 80s, tragically died in a single-vehicle collision near Glenties on Wednesday afternoon. She was travelling with her husband of almost 60 years, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, who was also injured in the collision. Advertisement He was […]


Weather: Dull and blustery day with outbreaks of rain 


TODAY will be dull and blustery with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, turning more persistent through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be quite mild with highs of 13 to 15 degrees in fresh to strong winds. Tonight, lingering rain will clear early, leaving a generally dry night with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of […]


Funeral of Rev Johnson to take place tomorrow


THE late Rev Shiela Johnson of Derrybeg will be laid to rest tomorrow. Rev Johnson, who was in her 80s, tragically died in a single-vehicle collision near Glenties on Wednesday afternoon. She was travelling with her husband of almost 60 years, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, who was also injured in the collision. Advertisement He was […]


Paediatric Ward receives donation of €19,000 from local businesses


Letterkenny University Hospital Paediatric Ward has received a donation of €19,000 from local businesses. Dr Khan, Head of the Paediatric Department and staff from the Paediatrics Ward in LUH  accepted the donation for €19,000 to benefit patients and their families. The donation was from local businesses Boyle Construction and O’Hara & Harrison Electrical Contractors. Advertisement […]